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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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